Gerrit Cole leads Yankees to series sweep against Orioles

Gerrit Cole pitched six strong innings as the Yankees defeated the Orioles 6-1 on August 20, 2026, in Baltimore, completing a three-game sweep. The Yankees secured their first sweep in over a month with balanced offense, supported by solo home runs from Luis García Jr. and Spencer Jones. This win follows a recent trend of tightly contested games for the Yankees, who have struggled with injuries and inconsistent hitting. The Yankees will return home for a series against the Blue Jays, beginning tomorrow evening.

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